Fortnight on the fussy farm
February 2007Head of the School of Psychological Sciences Professor Geoffrey Beattie is one of three expert mentors in the new television series The Farm of Fussy Eaters – picked up by many daily papers as their critics’ choice. The show follows the journeys of eight people who have problematic relationships with food, but are determined to conquer their habits and fears.
From borderline diabetic Craig who can eat nothing but potatoes, Weetabix, bread and plain crisps to chocaholic Ruth who consumes five 400g bars a day, the participants hope their two weeks in a Lincolnshire farmhouse will help them change their ways. Geoff will help them get to the heart of where their dysfunction comes from and learn to modify their behaviour, whilst dietician Lyndel Costain and chef Rachel Green encourage them to learn to eat normally, healthily and socially.
“There are often deep-seated psychological issues underpinning these kinds of problems, and my starting point was to uncover these,” Geoff says. “As to whether the residents managed to change their ways, you’ll just have to watch to find out!”
The Farm of Fussy Eaters is on UKTV Style at 10.00 on Mondays (from February 2007)
